what year is this

[jdog_kustoms 82]

add says this is a 64 but im not shure i might go look at it but i think it is newer and need a bigger stack on it maybe a 6 inch would give it more power

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[jdog_kustoms 82]

here is another pic

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[64s 83]

Definitely not a 64. 800's didn't show up until 70s (early I think). :thumbs:

[bitten 133]

My guess is its eather a 71' or 72'

[rmaynard 14,949]

Jordon,

This is an 800 Automatic. The tag number is 1-0450, and it is a 1971.

Bob

[rickv1957 70]

Looks to be in pretty good shape!!!,Rick

[SAM58 30]

This is an 800 Automatic. The tag number is 1-0450, and it is a 1971.

Bob

Interesting...

What year did Kohler stop using the starter/generator with the belt drive?

[TT-(Moderator) 1,129]

Interesting...

What year did Kohler stop using the starter/generator with the belt drive?

Somewhere around 1986 (just not on Wheel Horses)

The last Wheel Horses I can think of would be the 1968 models.

In case you aren't aware, the tractor pictured above has a Briggs & Stratton engine.

[SAM58 30]

In case you aren't aware, the tractor pictured above has a Briggs & Stratton engine.

I could not tell by the pictures, is it the position of the carb that gives it away?

thanks fot the info.

:thumbs:

[jdog_kustoms 82]

In case you aren't aware, the tractor pictured above has a Briggs & Stratton engine.

I could not tell by the pictures, is it the position of the carb that gives it away?

thanks fot the info.

to me it is the cross behind the flywheel screen

[MikesRJ 552]

I couldn't resit this one, Briggs and all. I brought this home a week ago, thanks to help from RMaynard (thank you for the pickup and partial transport Bob). The first order if business was to pull that crappy-looking pipe off the machine.

More pics: 1971 Wheel Horse 800 Automatic - 1-0450

This one is already earmarked as my wife's "new" machine (for tugging carts around the yard), just as soon as it gets restored to its former glory. She's already picked out the shade of red she wants and the rearing-horse graphics she wants airbrushed into the hood sides. Women, go figure! Perhaps I should get Terry to make me a set of hood decals that say "Alicia's Horse" instead of "Wheel Horse"?

Quick Assessment: Everything is there, engine runs but needs attention in the fuel system (fuel pump and carburetor rebuilds needed, both kits are on the way), front headlight lens is flawless and is the old chrome horse head style, Borg-Warner electric Clutch works, hub caps are pretty rough but workable, tranny is sound but has a leaking axle seal, hydro is strong and without leaks, paint is rough but without too much pitting in any of the metal, some minor adjustments/repairs needed on the hydro/brake pedal linkages, tires are in good condition with little checking, rims need media blasting and repaint, the seat is toast but I have another three-piece model in the shed which needs me to make covers for it.

Other than that it is a great candidate for a total restore.

Does anyone have a copy of the 800 Automatic Parts Manual? I have an excellent PDF copy (read that flawless) of the owners manual as a trade for a parts manual.

[DMK855 15]

Nice one Mike!! :)

[jdog_kustoms 82]

mike if you need parts i have a parts tractor lol

[wheel horse man 56]

nice looking 800 :)

[MikesRJ 552]

mike if you need parts i have a parts tractor lol

The only things I may need are the hydor linksges. I haven't really had a chance to dig into that area yet, but the may be worn out some. If I do find something that I am in need of something I will give you a shout.

[MikesRJ 552]

After a fuel pump rebuild and a carburetor rebuild, the Briggs is purring like a kitten.